by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SIUE. This makes it the #384 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $44,205. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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Of the 21 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUE, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SIUE special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUE Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from SIUE in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 96 |
| Educational Administration | 62 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 |
| Other Education | 6 |
| Instructional Media Design | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.